Mario Jerrel Williams is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack, and was selected first overall by the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL draft. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, he has also played for the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins.
Williams in 2006
Williams with the Texans in 2006
NC State Wolfpack football
The NC State Wolfpack football team represents North Carolina State University in the sport of American football. The Wolfpack competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Prior to joining the ACC in 1953, the Wolfpack were a member of the Southern Conference. As a founding member of the ACC, the Wolfpack has won seven conference championships and participated in 34 bowl games, of which the team has won 17. NC State is coached by Dave Doeren.
Coach Lou Holtz (1972-75)
Philip Rivers played at NCSU from 2000 to 2003
Coach Tom O'Brien (2007-12)
Carter–Finley Stadium opened in 1966.